UnHerd with Freddie Sayers Ioan Grillo: The Real Story of the US/Mexico Border Crisis
Feb 11, 2024
Journalist Ioan Grillo discusses the US/Mexico border crisis, including perspectives from both sides of the border, the role of Mexican army and drug cartels, and the influence of Donald Trump's presidency. It also explores the fairness of blaming the current administration, challenges around claiming asylum, and the need for global migration policies.
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Eagle Pass As The Current Flashpoint
- Eagle Pass / Piedras Negras became a focal hotspot with huge migrant crossings and fortified responses.
- Mexican and Texan forces concentrated there, changing local dynamics and media focus.
Mexico Stops Many Migrants Before The Border
- Mexican authorities now intercept many migrants before they reach the Rio Grande, using buses, army checkpoints, and detention.
- These internal Mexico measures repeatedly slow mass crossings more than US-side actions.
Migration Became Globalized Through Smugglers
- Migration changed from mostly Mexican workers to flows from Central, South America and beyond over the last decade.
- Smuggling networks evolved into global operations linking migrants worldwide to Mexico's border routes.